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Josie Lajoie

Templestowe Lower,VIC

Work History

Owner/Operator

Farinacci Deli
Preston, VIC

EDUCATION SUPPORT WORK PLACEMENT

ST PETER & PAUL'S SCHOOL (PRIMARY)

• Completed 100 hours of school-based work placement

CERTIFICATE III - EDUCATION SUPPORT

INSTITUTE OF TEACHER AIDE COURSES (ITAC)

AUG 2025 - SEP 2025

FEB 2025 - AUG 2025

OWNER OPERATOR

FARINACCI DELI

OCT 2002 - PRESENT

A thriving family run delicatessen located at Preston Market, / was an owner, who ran the business and grew it's popularity, reputation and profitability considerably over a 23 year period. The pillar of the business' success was to provide quality and value for money, but above all, exceptional customer service and engagement.

  • Direct management, mentoring and career development of 10 staff
  • OH&S officer for business responsible for adhering to food safety standards within government/council regulations
  • Responsible for managing and completing food safety checks as required by government/council
  • Responsible for ensuring internal process was strong ensuring food safety standards were always met
  • Responsibility for purchasing of stock and inventory management
  • Responsible for setting appropriate retail pricing that reflected the immediate competition and profit margins required
  • Responsible for recruitment of staff and setting the team environment/culture within the business
  • Interfaced directly with consumers ensuring the highest standards of customer service were met.

Skills

I am a friendly and hardworking person with experience running my own small business, which has helped me develop strong organisational and communication skills I have excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and a caring and patient nature I genuinely enjoy helping others and working collaboratively as part of a team

I have completed my Certificate Ill in Education Support, including my work placement, and I am now seeking opportunities in Education Support I am also open to other roles that involve supporting and assisting others, as 1 am passionate about working in caring and community-focused environments My experience in business, customer service, and support roles has given me transferable skills that would allow me to contribute Positivity in a range of positions

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Farinacci Deli
Josie Lajoie